Senior Penetration Tester | TS/SCI Clearance

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Penetration Tester to assess vulnerabilities across systems and networks, developing exploits and attack methodologies. You will advise, mentor, and lead hands-on security testing with a strong focus on adversarial techniques.

The role requires 3+ years in cyber penetration testing, Linux/Windows operation, and network security analysis, plus TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. HS diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
• 3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• 3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• 3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• 3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies
• Apply advanced advising skills and mentor team members as needed
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and work with limited direction

Skills

Penetration testing

Linux

Windows

Virtual platforms

Exploitation techniques

Adversarial testing

Network security analysis

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Penetration Tester to assess vulnerabilities across systems and networks, developing exploits and attack methodologies. You will advise, mentor, and lead hands-on security testing with a strong focus on adversarial techniques.

The role requires 3+ years in cyber penetration testing, Linux/Windows operation, and network security analysis, plus TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. HS diploma or GED is required.